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Definitions from the WebSufficDescription:Suffic is a term used in linguistics to refer to a part added to the end of a word or root to modify its meaning or create a new word. Examples:Noun:The suffic "-less" added to the word "care" creates the adjective "careless". Verb:She decided to suffic the word "include" with "-s" to indicate plural form. Adjective:The suffic "-ful" added to the noun "wonder" results in the adjective "wonderful". Adverb:The word "slowly" is formed by sufficing the adjective "slow" with "-ly". Related Products:For more information and examples related to suffixes and word formations, you may find the following products useful: | ||||
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